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Ricoh Speedlite 300p User manual
User manual for Ricoh Speedlite 300p. 10 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Ricoh Speedlite 300p
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the
direction of arrow to open. (Fig. 1 )
2. Insert four penlight (AA size) batteries in
accordance with the polarity diagram shown inside
the battery compartment (Fig. 2)
3. Close the battery compartment cover by sliding it.
* Generally, the performance of batteries drops in cold conditions. When the flash is used at a temperature
lower than 0 C (32°F), warm the batteries and insert them just before shooting.
* When the flash unit is not used for a long period of time, unload the batteries.
TESTING THE FLASH UNIT
1. Turn ON the power with the ON/OFF
switch. (Fig. 3)
2. The load-start lamp (LOAD) lights up
immediately, followed by the ready lamp
(READY) about 9 sec. later. (Fig. 3)
3. Push the test button and make sure that
the flash unit flashes. (Fig.4)
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT TO THE CAMERA
1. Loosen the lock screw and insert the
flash unit fully into the hot shoe of the
camera. (Fig. 5)
2. Turn the lock screw in the --
LOCK direction to secure it. (Fig. 5)
* Do not use the flash with other
makes of cameras that have a special
signal pin(s), as this will result in
incorrect exposure or may even
damage the camera circuitry.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
WHEN USED WITH THE XR-P When the flash unit is used with the XR-P, the shutter speed and f-stop number are automatically set when the camera is set to program AE photography. Flash photography is by a direct metering system and light is measured off the him plane to control the flash duration. (PROGRAM AE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY) 1. Slide the film speed selector to set the speed of film you are using in the film speed window. (Fig. 6) 2. Set the A/M (AUTO/MANUAL) selector to "A" (AUTO). (Fig. 6) 3. Set the HIGH/LOW selector to "HIGH". (Fig. 6) 4. Set the auto check sound switch to "musical note". (Fig. 6) 5. Turn ON the power ON/OFF switch. The load-start lamp will light up and at the same time the TTL mode lamp will light up to indicate that the flash is set to TTL direct auto flash. (Fig. 6) 6. Set the camera to the program AE photography. 7. Select the program according to the picture-taking conditions, referring to the following table.View original page 4
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(ASA/ISO 100 film)
Automatic- f-stop Automatic flash
Program Subject/situations
setting range
When you want
0.5-2.7m
PD F11 maximum depth of
1.6~-8.9'
focus.
0.5 - 5.3m
P F5.6 General snap shots
1.6' - 17.4'
* A distant subject
* Continuous
1.0m - 11m picture
PA F2.8
3.3' - 36.1' taking because of
shorter recycling
time.
* You can check the automatic flash range in combination of f-stop and film speed by flash's built-in
"FLOATING" scale.
8. When the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp lights up, and the flash ready light in the finder of the camera
lights up.
9. When flash shot is made with correct exposure, the correct auto flash indicator in the finder of the camera
blinks and electronic sound can be heard from the flash unit.
10. If the correct auto flash indicator does not blink, and no electronic sound is heard, exposure is not correct. In
this case, change taking conditions; (1 ) set program selector to PA or (2) select wider lens opening manually or
(3) bring the camera closer to the subject.
* Electronic sound can be eliminated with the auto check sound switch.
(APERTURE-PRIORITY AE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY)
With the XR-P, the TTL direct auto flash is available with all f-stop numbers for total creative depth of field
control. Use wider lens opening (F2.0, F2.8) to take a distant subject or to reduce flash charge time. Use smaller
lens opening (F11, F16) to increase depth of field.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
1. Set the desired f-stop number.
2. Set the shutter dial to "A".
Automatic Flash Range at Each F-Stop Number
F-Stop Automatic flash range
F1.4 2 (6.6')-21 m (69')
2 1.4 (4.6') -15 (49')
2.8 1 (3.3')-11 (36')
4 0.7 (2.3') ' 7.5 (24.6')
5.6 0.5 (1.6')- 5.3 (17.4')
8 0.5 ( 1 .6') - 3.8 ( 12.5')
11 0.5 (1.6')- 2.7 ( 8.9')
16 0.5 (1.6')- 1.9 ( 6.2')
22 0.5 (1.6')- 1.4 ( 4.6')
(ISO/ASA 100 film) *
* The shutter speed can be changed to manual shutter speed (1/125 sec. or slower). If faster speed than 1/125
sec. is selected, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/125 sec. at the moment the flash is fully charged.
USE THE 300P WITH CAMERAS OTHER THAN THE XR-P
The 300P can be used with cameras other than XR-P as an auto flash, however, auto flash control is done by the
sensor on flash unit and direct off the film metering is not available.
* Set the F-stop referring to the following table.
* Set the shutter speed to a synchronizing speed of your camera. (Ricoh XR-2S, KR-10, KR-10 Super, XR-7,
XR-6, XR-S can be used with shutter dial set to "A''.)
* Whether flash shot is made with correct exposure or not can be checked by electronic sound.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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F-stop Setting According to Film Speed
Film speed
F-stop
(ISO/ASA)
25 2.8
50 4
100 5.6
200 8
400 11
1000 16
MANUAL FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Set the A/M selector to "M". (Fig.7)
2. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 sec. or lower.
3. Focus on the subject, and read off the distance from the camera to subject.
4. Calculate the correct f-stop using the following formula.
Guide Number [30 (98, feet) with ISO 100 film]
Distance
For example, when the distance is 7.5m (24.6 ft) and ISO/ASA 100 is used, the correct f-stop is 4.
* Guide number changes according to the speed of film.
Film speed Guide Number
25 15 (49)
50 21 (69)
100 30 (98)
200 43 (141)
400 60 (197)
1000 95 (312)
FLASH IN DAYLIGHT
The subject is affected by strong background light when taking pictures in back light. Dark pictures (face etc.)
may be produced. Properly lit pictures can be obtained by using flash even in daylight. This is known as "fill-
flash". When the 300P is used on the XR-P, pro daylight flash can be easily accomplished even by novice
photographers.
1. Set the A/M selector to "A".
2. Set the camera in the program AE mode.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
3. When fully charged, the flash ready indicator lights in the viewfinder of camera and shutter speed is set
automatically to 1/125 sec. Then, the f-stop number is displayed in the viewfinder. Now you can shoot if you
don't see an overexposure mark.
* The shutter speed dial set to "A" can be changed to manual shutter speeds (1/125 sec. or lower). Use longer
manual speed to give correct exposure to the background in a room or other dark condition. When you've
selected, for example, the shutter speed of 1/30 sec. and if the subject is too bright at this speed, any shutter
speed up to 1/125 sec. will be selected automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
AUTO SHUT OFF
The 300P is designed to shut off the power supply automatically to save the battery energy even the ON/OFF
switch is ON.
With XR-P Power consumption stops approx. 5 minutes after the last flash.
With cameras other Power consumption stops than XR-P approx. 4 minutes after the last flash.
The charging can be started again by pressing the reset button. (Fig. 8)
HIGH/LOW SELECTOR
When High/Low selector is set to "LOW", the guide number becomes 7 (23, ft) (ISO/ASA 100 film). This is
ideally suited for continuous flash photography with winder or motor because of shorter recycling time. (Fig. 9)
* The flash unit can be used as auto flash or manual flash with LOW light setting.
* With the XR-P, we suggest ''PA" program or wider lens opening (F2.0, F2.8) should be selected.
Auto Flash Range (LOW light)
F-Stop Auto flash range (m)
F1.4 2 (6.6')-5 (16.4')
F2 1.4 (4.6') - 3.5 ( 1 1.5')
F2.8 1 (3.3') - 2.5 (8.2')
F4 0.7 (2.3') -1 .8 (5.9')
F5.6 0.5 ( 1 .6') -1 .3 (4.3')
F8 0.5 (1.6') - 0.9 (2.9')
F11 0.5 (1.6') - 0.6 (2.0')
(ISO/ASA 100 film)
BOUNCE PHOTOGRAPHY
You can tilt the flash head in vertical direction by 90°. Use bounce flash when you wish to have a softer effect
and to eliminate harsh shadow on your subject. When taking flash pictures indoors, bounce the light off the
white or reflective colored walls, ceiling. (Fig. 10)
* It is recommended to set XR-P to "PA'' program or select wider lens opening (F2.0, F2.8) for bounce flash as
the amount of light reaches the subject is reduced.
* Whether flash shot is made with correct exposure can be confirmed by electronic sound.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
www.butkus.us WIDE ANGLE DIFFUSER The 300P can be used with wide angle lens up to 35mm lens. When a wider angle of lens than 35 mm is used, use the wide angle diffuser. Then a wide angle lens up to 24 mm can be used. (Fig.11) * When the wide angle diffuser is mounted, the guide number becomes 21 (69, ft) (ISO/ASA 100 film). And the distance of auto flash shot is shortened by approx.40% compared with the normal use. * Exposure setting is the same as when using without wide angle diffuser. PROPER CARE OF YOUR FLASH * Even if you do not use the flash for an extended period of time, it should be tested from time to time in order to properly maintain the condenser. * A high voltage is generated in the circuitry. It is very dangerous to take it apart or to touch the inside of the flash unit. It should be taken to a camera dealer or a recognized Ricoh service station for all repairs. * Avoid exposing the flash unit to dust, humidity, rain, seawater, etc. * Do not leave it in hot or humid condition such as direct sunlight, as this will cause malfunction of the flash unit. * Clean the body of the flash unit with a dry soft cloth. Never use solvent such as thinner, benzene, etc. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Thyristorized TTL direct automatic flash unit Guide Number: HIGH 30 (98, ft) (ISO/ASA 100 m.) LOW 7 (23, ft) (ISO/ASA 100 m.) with wide angle diffuser HIGH 21 (69, ft) (ISO/ASA 100 m.) LOW 5 (16, ft) (ISO/ASA 100 m.) Flash Duration: 1 /1000 1/4000 sec. Recycling Time: 9 sec. (Shorter depending on camera setting and subject distance) Coverage Angle: 45° on vertical and 60° on horizontal, with wide angle diffuser 60° on vertical and 78° on horizontal Bouncing: 0° - 90° (Click-stop at each 15°) Auto Shut Off: 4 minutesView original page 9
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Number of Flashes: About 150 flashes with Alkaline batteries About 75 flashes with Nickel Cadmium batteries About 50 flashes with Manganese batteries Power Source: 4 penlight (AA size) batteries 1.5V Other features: One touch resetting capability Auto check sound Switchable High/Low Floating distance scale. Dimensions: 74(W)x115(H)x89(D)mm(2.9"x4.5"x3.5") Weight: 250g (without batteries) (8.8 oz)View original page 10
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